German-Norwegian Defence Dialogue

Information

Date and time: Tuesday, August 26th | 12:30 - 17:00 pm. Complementary reception and networking from 17:00-19:00

Location: Den Gamle Krigsskole, Tollbugata 10, 0152 Oslo

Language: English

Participation fee: Free for members of the German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce

2000 NOK excl. VAT for non-members until August 4th (Earlybird), 2500 NOK excl. VAT after this date

Who can participate: German and Norwegian entities, as well as special invited partners and guests

Registration for members:

Registration for members

Registration for non-members:

Registration for non-members

Registration deadline: August 20th 23:59 pm

German-Norwegian Defence Dialogue

We invite you to join a half-day event highlighting and exploring the role of innovation and international cooperation in the defence sector. How can we accelerate innovation and new product development? What is needed for cross border partnerships? These are among the key questions that will be discussed. At the defence dialogue, we will focus on themes such as innovation, new product development and enabling corporate partnerships between trusted partners. This defence dialogue provides a platform to exchange ideas, strengthening already existing ties, and pave the way for future-oriented partnerships.

We welcome companies from other sectors as well as start-ups who wish to further explore the potential in this field.

At the defence dialogue, you will have the opportunity to meet representatives from governmental ministries and relevant industries from both countries. Additionally, you get the chance to explore possibilities for present and future bilateral projects. Following the event, there will be a reception as well as further networking.

Preliminary Program

The program combines keynote presentations offering insightful perspectives from leading stakeholders in the field. Followed by panel discussions, giving the participants the opportunity to hear from a range of experts, the idea is to stimulate dialogue on key issues in the defence sector.

Moderation by Dr. Christian Wildhagen, WILDHAGEN NORDISK KONSULT.

12:30	Registration & light lunch with networking possibility
13:00 - 13:15	Opening remarks Michael Kern, Managing Director, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Dr. Detlef Wächter, Ambassador to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Oslo Royal Norwegian Embassy in Berlin (tbc)
13:15 - 13:45	Introduction & Keynote Federal Ministry of Defence (tbc) Department for Defence Market and Resource Policy, Norwegian Ministry of Defence
13:45 - 14:30	Part 1: Innovation & New Product Development This session will explore approaches to innovation and new product development in the defence sector. Key stakeholders will present their insights, followed by a panel discussion examining opportunities as well as challenges when it comes to collaboration. Innovation Hub of the German Bundeswehr FSi University of the Bundeswehr München FFI (tbc) Maritime Robotics
14:30 - 14:45	Coffee Break
14:45 - 16:15	Part 2: Enabling Corporate Partnerships Across Borders Part two highlights the challenges regarding corporate partnerships across national boundaries, taking the European Defence Fund as a framework. Dr. Lino Schneider-Bertenburg, National Focal Point European Defence Fund, VDI Technology Center Karola Höfener, Defence Cooperation Attachée, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Oslo Followed by a panel discussion with institutional experts and companies on these topics.
16:15 - 17:00	Key Takeaways & The Next Steps Forward Key takeaways and best practice examples from cross border partnerships Øyvind Isachsen, Country Manager Norway, KNDS Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG Key Norwegian stakeholder (tbc)
17:00 - 19:00	End of Official Program Followed by a reception